February Medicinal Trees Walk
Whiplash weather is typical here this time of year. Today's weather is in the single digits, but yesterday was warm and sunny. So I took advantage of the amazing Valentine's...
Hawthorn+Helichrysum Sea Glass: An Herbal Candy-Making Adventure
Investigating all thepossibilities for herbal sweets and treats was an entertaining way to spend an afternoon, but despite all of the truffle-icious temptations my original plan of learning to make...
Botanical Sweets and Treats- Endless Possibilities!
If you remember the Botanical Bucket List I posted at the beginning of the year, you will recall that February's must-try activity is making an herbal treat or confection. Well. Do I...
An herbal survival skills overview
Should herbalism have a place on your list of survival skills? I think so! My main interest in herbalism is actually mainly in community wellness in austere environments. These are...
Peony benefits for wellness and emergency preparedness
Peony for emergency preparedness? Peony for herbal first aid? Surely not! I can hear you laughing as you think about it. It's just a pretty garden flower, right? Read on,...
Taking plant walks to learn herbs
Plants are at the heart of what we do as herbalists, so it's important to gain a sense of connection to your local ecosystem. No matter where you live, or...
The forgotten history of Paeonia lactiflora
Although it is much loved as a garden flower, few people realize the rich herbal history behind the beautiful peony. Despite this plant's current masquerade as a showy garden ornamental,...
Herbal Preparedness Articles 2014
As many of my regular readers know, I write a monthly article for Lisa Bedford (aka The Survival Mom) on topics related to using herbs for SHTF scenarios and emergency preparedness....
Grow with Herbalist New Year’s Resolutions
One of my favorite traditions for New Year's is making a list of herbalist New Year's resolutions. My resolution list includes projects or activities I want to try in the...
Ebola: An Herbal Perspective
Much of the chatter I have been hearing over the last week or so in Herbal Preparedness circles concerns this year’s Ebola outbreak in Africa. A particularly virulent strain has...